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How to Make Sausage and Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for the fall season? Look no further than this recipe for Sausage and Beef Stuffed Acorn Squash. This dish combines the flavors of savory sausage, ground beef, and tender acorn squash for a dish that is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Acorn squash is a popular winter squash that is known for its sweet and nutty flavor, as well as its tender flesh. When paired with the savory flavors of sausage and beef, it creates a dish ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ pound lean ground beef
  • ¼ pound ground pork sausage
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 ounces Cheddar cheese, cubed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 stuffed squash halves

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Make the squash: Season squash flesh with salt and pepper, then lightly spray with cooking spray. Place squash, cut-sides down, into a microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Microwave on high until flesh is fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and pork sausage; cook and stir until well browned and crumbly, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain grease from the skillet and transfer meat to a bowl.
  • Cook onion and garlic in residual grease in the same skillet until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Add onion mixture to meat mixture; stir in Cheddar cheese.
  • Place squash halves, cut-sides up, on a baking sheet. Spoon filling into cavities.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and squash is lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

    • Nutrition

    588 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 1512mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 342mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1441mg

    Categories

    Sausage recipes
    Beef recipes
    Stuffed recipes
    Acorn squash recipes